Non Profit Grant Blog

1. Conan the Librarian Said,

   I work as a technical writer in Seattle, and I often write grants for my clients.

   You need exceptional organization skills and superior writing skills. Be prepared to coordinate documents (ranging from 200 to 2000 pages) with dozens of co-workers in all levels of management (from the little guy in the cubicle, right up to the CEOs).

   I have a BA in English, and have taken many courses in technical/professional/business writing.

   I make $52,000 a year, and that is as a contractor. Full time writers can expect to make 10 to 30 percent more.
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2. imisidro Said,

   I recommend you read the article "How to be a Grant Writer" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol121/grantwriter.htm – the article covers how to get started in this business, what you need to start, income potential and links to associations and useful websites.

   Other resources you may want to check out are:

   Teaching Yourself to be a Grantwriter http://www.grantproposal.com/starting_inner.html
   Minnesota Council on Foundations Writing a Successful Grant Proposal http://www.mcf.org/mcf/grant/writing.htm
   American Association of Grant Professionals http://www.grantprofessionals.org/
   Non profit Guides http://www.npguides.org/
   GrantExperts.com http://www.grantexperts.com
   Association of Fund Raising Professionals http://www.afpnet.org/

   I also recommend that you check out the following books to get in-depth knowledge of the grant writing business:

   - Demystifying Grant Seeking: What You REALLY Need to Do to Get Grants
   - I'll Grant You That: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Funds, Designing Winning Projects, and Writing Powerful Grant Proposals
   - Winning Grants: Step by Step, 2nd Edition
   - Grant Winner's Toolkit : Project Management and Evaluation
   - Grant Writing For Dummies®
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3. Grant Central USA Said,

   This is a great question. Below is an excerpt from an article we have written on this subject.

   Are you interested in becoming a grant writer? Do you want to make a living putting words down on paper that help organizations get much-needed capital to carry out their mission? A grant writing career can be very rewarding, and in some cases it can provide a great deal of autonomy and flexibility for those who enjoy working from home.

   Just conduct a search for yourself by typing in an online search on the phrase, “grant writing jobs” and you will discover well over a million results. Why? One reason is because winning grant money is one of the popular ways that nonprofit organizations raise funds. (Here is a link to the full article http://grantwritingonlinecourse.com/grant_writer.html …there is also a short self-test on this article to see if grant writing is a good fit for you).

   If you are interested in grant writing training online here is a link to an article to help you determine which one is right for you http://grantwritingonlinecourse.com/best_course.html You can also sign up for a free e-course at http://grantwritingonlinecourse.com and receive a grant writers starters kit and many other useful articles.

   All the best in your pursuit!

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